Cisco DNCS System Release 2.8.1 3.8.1 4.3.1 User Guide
Setting Up Basic Parameters for an RF GoQAM Modulator
The first step in adding an RF GoQAM modulator is to set up the basic parameters for the modulator.
1.
On the DNCS Administrative Console, click the DNCS tab.
2.
On the DNCS tab, click the Network Element Provisioning tab.
3.
Click QAM. The QAM List window opens.
4.
Click File > New > QAM > GOQAM > RF GOQAM. The Set Up RF GOQAM window opens with the
Basic Parameters tab in the forefront.
5.
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Use the following fields when you manage an RF GoQAM in the DNCS.
Field
Description
Headend Name
The headend associated with this modulator.
QAM Name
The name of this modulator.
You can use up to 15 alphanumeric characters.
Be sure to use a name that allows you to easily identify the modulator and
where it resides.
where it resides.
Example: A name of VODhub1RFGoQ43 could represent an RF GoQAM
modulator whose IP address ends in 43 that processes VOD data for Hub 1.
modulator whose IP address ends in 43 that processes VOD data for Hub 1.
IP Address
The IP address of this modulator.
Be careful to properly place the dots (.) between numbers.
Modulation Type
The type of modulation standard that the modulator uses.
Example: If this modulator uses the International Telecommunications Union
standard ITU J.83 Annex B modulation, select ITU J.83 Annex B (6MHz).
standard ITU J.83 Annex B modulation, select ITU J.83 Annex B (6MHz).
MAC Address
The MAC address for the modulator.
Subnet Mask
The subnet mask where this modulator resides.
Default Gateway
If your system uses a default gateway, the IP address of your default gateway.
Using a default gateway speeds up the reconnection process that occurs after a
modulator is rebooted.
modulator is rebooted.
Input Block 1 ASI 1
Clear Transport
Stream ID
Clear Transport
Stream ID
The number identifying the transport stream for this input block.
(Complete for each input port on the GoQAM modulator)
A block accepts both a clear and an encrypted version of the same MPEG
transport stream.
transport stream.
Input Block 2 ASI 2
Clear Transport
Stream ID
Clear Transport
Stream ID
Input Port
The type of interface that will receive data from the modulator.
If the modulator will process VOD data, the modulator must have an ASI input
interface.
interface.
INPUT Transport
Stream ID
Stream ID
The system sets this value automatically when the corresponding transport
stream ID is set up and the connection is established on the Connectivity tab.
stream ID is set up and the connection is established on the Connectivity tab.
RF OUT
Modulation - The type of
Select the type of modulation this modulator
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